News from Sonepur

Subarnapur district has figured on the political and cultural map of Odisha since the pre-historic period. The chronological history of Subarnapur starts from 8th century AD. Suvarnapur or modern Subarnapur occupies a place of prime importance at different period under the rule of different royal families like the Bhanjas, the Somovamsis, and the Telgu–chodas, the kalachuais, the Gangas and the chouhans who ruled over this territory. The chronological history of Subarnapur district can be dated from 8th century AD, when it was known as Swarnapur and was a part of Khinjali Mandal, ruled by the Bhanjas as the feudatory of the Bhaumakaras of Toshali. The District was ruled by many dynasties from its past. It is known as the second temple city of Odisha. Pancharatha Temple is a highly revered shrine at Sonpur, in Odisha. This beautiful temple, constructed in a chariot size, resembles Lankeswari Temple is located inside the river Mahanadi in Subarnapur district. Subarnapur is also famous for its tie and dye work on handlooms.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Dons Odisha’s Bomkai Saree During Budget Presentation

Sitharam kept her look simple and elegant with the Bomkai Patta saree which was weaved in two colours- brown and red. She paired her saree with a white shawl and white face mask.

Odisha Sees Further Dip In Daily Covid Tally, 7291 New Cases, 5 Deaths 
Odisha Sees Further Dip In Daily Covid Tally, 7291 New Cases, 5 Deaths 

This is the fourth consecutive day that the State recorded a dip in positive cases from the highs of over 11K plus cases in the ongoing third wave of the pandemic. 

5 Killed In Road Mishap In Sonepur
5 Killed In Road Mishap In Odisha’s Sonepur

At least 10 persons from Nimna village under Ullunda block of Sonepur district were returning after attending a marriage function at Kaudiamunda village when the mishap occurred at around 1 am last night.

Paddy Procurement
Delay In Paddy Procurement, Unseasonal Rain Worry Western Odisha Farmers

Making things worse, hundreds of paddy sacks have been drenched in the unseasonal rain

IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert For Several Odisha Districts
IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert For Several Odisha Districts

The warning has been issued for the districts of Kalahandi, Boudh, Sonepur, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda and Bolangir.

Thunderstorm With Hail To Lash Odisha Districts; IMD Issues Yellow Warning Till Jan 14
Thunderstorm With Hail To Lash Odisha Districts; IMD Issues Yellow Warning Till Jan 14

The IMD said light to moderate rainfall activity is likely in Odisha between January 11 and January 14, 2022 due to anticipated western disturbance towards eastern India and strong moisture incursion from Bay of Bengal.

Paddy Procurement
Farmers Spend Sleepless Nights In Biting Cold Awaiting Paddy Procurement In Sonepur

The farmers have received tokens to sell their crops at the Mandi. However, their paddy is yet to be procured due to the absence of millers

Medical Negligence
Man Dies After Treatment At Private Clinic In Odisha’s Sonepur, Kin Allege Medical Negligence

The family members of the deceased, Kartik Meher alleged that his health condition worsened after taking medicines and injections from the doctor at the private clinic in Birmaharajpur.

Newborn ‘Swapped’ At Sonepur Hospital
Newborn ‘Swapped’ At Hospital In Odisha’s Sonepur, Family Demands Inquiry

Banita’s husband, Bisikesan Jhankar alleged, “They (hospital staff) initially told us that my wife had delivered a baby boy. Later after 20 minutes, we were handed over a baby girl. I want an enquiry into the matter.”

Cold Wave Alert: Minimum Temp To Drop Below Normal By 4-5 Degrees In Interior Odisha
Cold Wave Alert: Minimum Temp To Drop Below Normal By 4-5 Degrees In Interior Odisha

It is pertinent to mention here that normal life across Odisha has been adversely hit due to intense cold wave conditions that have been prevailing for the past couple of days. 17 places in Odisha recorded temperature as low as 10 degree Celsius on Tuesday night.

Cold wave Continues In Odisha
Chilly Spell Continues In Odisha, Mercury Slides Below 10 Degree Celsius In 17 Places 

Kandhamal district continued to shiver with intense ice-cold chill nights. Phulbani recorded the season’s coldest night as mercury plunged to 3.6 degree Celsius.

Newborn Girl Stolen From Sonepur Hospital: Police Arrest Child's Father, Maternal Grandmother
Newborn Girl Stolen From Sonepur Hospital: Police Arrest Child's Father, Maternal Grandmother

Later on Sunday (November 21), the police rescued the baby girl who was found abandoned by the side of a road. The police suspected the involvement of a close relative in the abduction plot and had intensified the probe by summoning them for questioning. 

Newborn Girl Stolen From Sonepur DHH
Newborn Girl Stolen From Sonepur DHH Found Dumped On Roadside, Family Involvement Suspected

Police, while investigating the case, had found CCTV footage in which Santoshini’s mother-in-law was seen handing over the infant to a woman. However, the exact reason for which she gave the baby to the woman has not been ascertained yet.

Newborn Stolen
Newborn Stolen From Sonepur Dist Headquarters Hospital

As per the FIR, when Santoshini had gone to the toilet in the morning after handing over her newborn to her mother-in-law, an unidentified woman approached and took the newborn from Santoshini’s mother-in-law on the pretext of holding the baby for sometimes.

Vigilance Scans Two Odisha Government Officials For Hoarding Illegal Money
Vigilance Scans Two Odisha Government Officials For Hoarding Illegal Money

According to the reports, four teams have been formed under the authority of four DSPs, eight inspectors and other staffs in order to carry out the raids.

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